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DY62 XJL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,987 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 143,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 138,465 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 132,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 113,351 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 88,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020
Pass 23 Jul 2019 77,184 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,181 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 38,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inside edge

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DY62 XJL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY62 XJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY62 XJL?

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What year was DY62 XJL registered?

DY62 XJL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DY62 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 XJL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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